Moyamoya Disease-A Case Review Mrs. Khedekar Rajashree Vikas* Clinical Instructor, Sadhu Vaswani College of Nursing, 10–10/1 Koregaon Road, Pune-411001 *Corresponding Author Email: rajashree.khedekar@hotmail.com
Online published on 23 June, 2017. Abstract Meaning: Moyamoya disease Is a vasculo-occlusive disease in which collateral circulation develops and it appear as "puff of smoke". Etiology Inherited genetic abnormalities and vascular malformations are common causetive factors. Clinical Manifestations Most of the signs and symptoms are like signs and symptoms of stroke and epilepsy. Diagnostic tests Moya Moya disease can be ruled out by CT, MRI, SPECT scan, MRA. Management Medical management includes hydration, anti-platelet and antihypertensive treatment. Surgical management includes direct and indirect revascularization. Prognosis Prognosis is excellent in patient with surgical management before developing disabling stroke. Without treatment, Moyamoya disease can be fatal as the result of intra-cerebral haemorrhage. Top Keywords Moya Moya Disease, Stroke, Revascularization, and Synangiosis. Top |